BRR’s board approved setting up an infrastructure fund for the power business of its two subsidiaries (Buriram Sugar and Buriram Power) with capacity of 19.8MW. It expects to use the funds to invest in new plants in Buriram and Surin. (Khao Hoon, 12/09/16)

Comment: Well that is an interesting development for a company firm. I’m not sure if 20 MW is enough for an infrastructure fund though…

CM

CM expects to complete a deal to set up a subsidiary in Myanmar by the end of this year. It plans to invest Bt700mn in a processing plant. It plans to expand to abroad. It expects 2016 revenue to be good on the back of the baht depreciation. (Thun Hoon, 12/09/16)

DCORP

DCORP expects to sign an MoU with a Chinese partner this week to invest in a mega project. It plans to invest in a 320MW solar farm in the Philippines. It expects net profit this year. It will also book revenue from a new service (energy saving management for private companies). It expects 2017 performance to be good on the back of the power business. (Thun Hoon, 12/09/16)

Comment: We’ve been reading a lot about these solar farm’s in the Philippines, last we checked the grid there is far worse than Thailand so we have our doubts on several of these projects going through.

GUNKUL

GUNKUL plans to take over 40-70MW Japanese solar farms. It also plans to submit bidding documents for a 20MW solar farm in Malaysia. It expects this to increase its total capacity to 420MW at the end of 2015. It expects its capacity to reach 1000MW within 2021. It expects 2016 revenue to grow 30% as targeted. (Thun Hoon, 12/09/16)

JMART

JMART expects 4Q16 sales to surge brought by launching iPhone7. It expects 2016 revenue to grow 30% as targeted. It expects to change to a holding company within 2017 after it reaches Bt10bn in assets. (Thun Hoon, 12/09/16)

Comment: We are more curious about their other businesses which are the key drivers versus just the phone sales. Plus when you’re up against someone like Com7 that is sweet with True or SPVI that is sweet with AIS, how can JMART continue to compete?

BJCHI expects to get a new job worth Bt10bn to add to its backlog of Bt3.1bn. It plans to expand to a new market. It expects 2016 revenue to grow 15% from Bt5.75bn last year supported by backlog awaiting booking. (Thun Hoon, 22/08/16)

CK expects 3Q16 to be good as it will book backlog. It plans to bid for big government projects such as Orange Line worth Bt300bn and expects to get 20-25% of its bids. (Thun Hoon, 22/08/16)

CRANE

CRANE got the job of managing Trang port and providing service for cranes. It expects to book revenue of Bt30-50mn this year. It expects a lower net loss this year because of higher demand from public investment. (Khao Hoon, 22/08/16)

CSS

CSS expects 3Q16 to be good as it expects to get jobs in Suvarnabhumi Phase 2 and from BTS. This will add to its backlog of Bt1.3bn; it also expects revenue from its subsidiaries. It is confident that 2016 revenue will hit target of Bt5bn with revenue of Bt10bn over the next three to five years. (Thun Hoon, 22/08/16)

FPI

FPI is confident that 2H16 earnings will grow strongly and add to profit, supported by a weak baht, low oil price and low plastics prices. It plans to increase painting capacity by 35% in September to support OEM orders. It expects revenue growth of at least 10%. The board approved an interim dividend of Bt0.06/share, XD on Sep 9. (Thun Hoon, 22/08/16)

GLAND

GLAND plans to invest in office building for rent (The Super Tower), valued at Bt18bn in 2017. It believes this will bolster revenue. It expects to book revenue from leasable area at G Tower in 3Q16 after occupancy rate reached 70%. (Khao Hoon, 22/08/16)

Comment: Still part of the longterm master plan, we do suspect a REIT will be announced in due course given the need for capital

AGE expects revenue from port and warehouse business of Bt100mn. It expects full-year sales to reach target of 2mn tons. It expects 2Q16 earnings to be good. It plans to expand abroad and is waiting for results of its bid for a biomass power plant in South. (Thun Hoon, 01/08/16)

AMATAV

AMATAV expects 2017-2018 earnings to double after booking revenue from the sale of land. It expects 1H16 earnings to be normal due to route and development problems. It has budgeted USD200mn to develop and buy land. It expects D/E ratio of not over 1:1. (Bangkok Business, 01/08/16)

Comment: They haven’t really proven to do much in Vietnam since being listed..

BEAUTY

BEAUTY expects 2H16 earnings to double due to high season in 4Q16 and expansion of distribution. It plans to expand business to tourist attractions. It expects 2016 revenue growth to exceed target of 20%. (Thun Hoon, 01/08/16)

Comment: Well…ok…keep going BEAUTY. It’s painful to watch…

BEM

BEM got the Blue Line job and expects clarity in August. It expects 2H16 earnings to grow supported by Sri Rat expressway and the Purple Line. It plans to bid for the Yellow, Orange and Pink Lines; results are expected to be published by the end of 2016. (Thun Hoon, 01/08/16)

Comment: We did say back when the news first came out the BEM would be THE infrastructure play for Thailand. Just wait til they announce an infra fund…

CBG is confident that sales in 2Q16 WILL continue to grow supported by expansion in domestic and export markets. It plans to do marketing in Europe after being chosen as a sponsor for Chelsea Football Club. It expects 2016 sales to grow 15-20% and gross margin to reach 40%. (Thun Hoon, 1/6/16)

CWT

CWT expects 2016 revenue to reach Bt1.6bn. It expects to increase seat factory capacity in Cambodia. It expects 2019 production to increase to 1 million cars from capacity of 6,000 cars per month. It plans to invest in power plant and expects to clarity in 3Q16. (Thun Hoon, 1/6/16)

IEC

IEC spent Bt100mn to buy 25% of SK1 power plant. After the transaction it will hold 100%. It expects ROI of 13.12% per year. (Kao Hoon, 1/6/16)

Comment: Well ok, they will have to raise more capital to achieve their dreams

J

J expects revenue and profit to be a new high. It has budgeted Bt1bn to expand branches, acquire a business and buy land for development. (Kao Hoon, 1/6/16)

Comment: Similar business model to SF, in the end its a sqm leasing game.

AAV expects 2Q16 earnings continue to be good supported by passenger growth and lower oil price. It plans to open four new routes. In 1Q16 earnings was over Bt1bn due to high season. (Thun Hoon, 24/5/16)

AP

AP launched two new condominiums valued at Bt3.64bn. Presales will be held on June 4-5. It targets presales of Bt1.5bn. More than 3,000 customers have registered. (Kao Hoon, 24/5/16)

BKD

BKD is confident that 2Q16 earnings will continue to grow. It expects to increase its target revenue growth from 20% in 2H16. It has backlog of Bt1.57bn and will book 76% this year. It will bid for new jobs valued at more than Bt3bn and expects to 40-50% of its bids. (Kao Hoon, 24/5/16)

BTS

BTS Group buys 46 trains for Bt11bn. BTSC has signed a contract to buy 46 new trains worth 11 billion baht from Siemens AG and CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. The contract provides 46 trains from the two firms, with four cars per train, to be used for the Green Line extension. The money will come from cash flow and loans. It plans to big for the upcoming Pink and Orange lines in the form of public-private partnership. It has a healthy financial position with Bt12bn worth of cash on hand and a low D/E of 0.28, management said.

Comment: Good luck trying to understand their balance sheet, it looks a bit like an investment company versus a pure transit play.

JMART

JMART expects 2Q16 earnings to grow as consumer purchasing power recovers. It is confident that 2016 revenue and profit will grow, supported by 3G and 4G. (Kao Hoon, 24/5/16)

Comment: Given how poor the phone industry has been they’ve done an ok job but still don’t believe in the turnaround in the market.

CI
CI expects revenue to reach Bt6bn in three years. It reported revenue growth of 15% to Bt2.7bn in 2015 supported by backlog of Bt3-4bn. It plans a deal with a China partner to set up a 5-star hotel. It plans to set up a Bt1.5bn REIT for Sripanwa Hotel in 2H16. (Thun Hoon, 1/3/16)Comment: It’s a fairly straight forward story here for CI, they have the assets on hand to switch into the REIT, they’ve already done one (property fund) for Sri Panwa’s first phase of assets and it’s a basic continuation, doesn’t hurt that they have done a sharebuyback over the past 21-18 months either.

EA
EA sets target revenue growth og 30% from Bt9.2 in 2015 supported by booking profit from a 90MW solar farm in Pitsanulok and COD of a wind power plant around midyear. It reported profit growth of more than 67% or Bt2.7bn in 2015. (Kao Hoon, 1/3/16)

EARTH
EARTH will pay a dividend of Bt0.10/share, XD on March 14. It reported profit in 2015 of Bt1.03bn. Management target revenue growth of at least 10% supported by coal sales of more than 11mn tons. (Kao Hoon, 1/3/16)

ERW
ERW expects earnings in 1Q16 will be good supported by high season and occupancy rate up to 85%. It expects revenue growth of more than 15% in 2016. It has budgeted Bt1.7bn to open seven new hotels in Thailand and the Philippines. (Thun Hoon, 1/3/16)Comment: We do wonder, in the future will ERW follow the footsteps of all the other major asset owners and decide to shift from being asset based to doing more management contracts

BEAUTY
BEAUTY targets 2016 revenue of Bt2.1bn, up 20% on the back of opening new branches at home and abroad, launching new products, and a focus on the online market. It expects 2015 revenue to be above Bt1.7bn. (Khao Hoon, 01/02/16)Comment: And they still keep growing and growing! *continue to smack head against the wall*

BCP
BCP has budgeted bt10bn to invest in power businesses which it expects will support its growth. It expects to complete a deal by next week. (Khao Hoon, 01/02/16)

CBG
CBG revised down its marketing budget from Bt500mn to Bt300-400mn because consumer purchasing power has not recovered. It plans to waiting for government stimulus measures, hoping this will inject money into the economy, especially grass roots. (Post Today, 01/02/16)Comment: We do wonder aloud…will their multi brand multi product approach work? I have yet to see an independent Thai consumer company be very successful at this

IEC
IEC signed contract with 8 clients to sell thermoplastics valued at Bt130mn. It plans to increase its capacity by 2Q16. It is confident its shareholders will okay a capital increase. It expects funding of Bt498mn. (Khao Hoon, 01/02/16)Comment: Urgh…this company…watch the volume traded, the moment it begins to pick up, then just join the punters..

ACC
ACC plans to take over a 5.5MW solar farm, valued at Bt320mn. It expects this to contribute Bt33mn net profit/year. It plans to issue warrants at a ratio of 4 shares per warrant. Management says it plans to focus on alternative energy business. (Thun Hoon, 12/01/16)Comment: Thats a fairly decent valuation given that IFEC just spent a (granted at the stupidest highest price any one has ever seen) 155 mn on 1 MW

CPF
CPF plans to focus on box lunches via CP Food World. It plans to open new branches, targets to become a food service provider. It plans to open five food courts and six catering facilities this year. (Khao Hoon, 12/01/16)

CWT
CWT got Bt300mn job and expects to sign the contract soon. This job increases its backlog to Bt1.5bn which covers revenue until 4Q16. It expects revenue growth of 25% this year aided by numerous orders and the baht weakening. (Thun Hoon, 12/01/16)

DCON
DCON is budgeting Bt300-400mn to buy land. It plans to increase sales at DCON prime project. It targets 2016 revenue of Bt1.2bn by expanding its customer base. It expects its orders to increase backed by public projects. (Thun Hoon, 12/01/16)Comment: The stock price has returned to where it should be, perhaps when the next condominium project is launched shall we see another xmas tree shape in the stock price

ADVANC plans to invest Bt14.5bn to develop 4G network. It currently has cash on hand of Bt44.5bn. (Thun Hoon, 4/12/15)

Comment: But the debt portion will increase by a significant amount of pay for the 4G concessions

AIT

AIT expects 2015 revenue to reach Bt5bn and plans to get a partner to create a data center to expand its revenue base. It also plans to get new projects worth Bt9.88bn. (Thun Hoon, 4/12/15)

Comment: We do at times wonder, if TOT is out of cash how can AIT continue to have projects from them?

CHG

CHG closed a hospital takeover deal. It plans to sign the contract this month. It also plans to expand in the Special Economic Zone and in the Eastern region to serve the AEC market. (Thun Hoon, 4/12/15)

Comment: Boom, future BDMS in the making

CPALL

CPALL execs deny knowledge of MAKRO deal. The top executive of SET-listed CP All Plc who has been fined more than 30 million baht for insider trading has denied he had any knowledge the company was interested in acquiring Siam Makro Plc when he bought its shares. (Khao Hoon, 4/12/15)